This edited collection appraises the role, self-perception, reasoning and impact of the European Court of Justice on the development of European Union (EU) exte

This volume examines the legal and constitutional foundations of the EU's external relations. It focuses on the EU's external powers and objectives, on the inst

The law and practice of EU external relations is governed not only by general objectives (Articles 3(5) and 21 TEU and Article 205 TFEU) and values (Article 2 T

The interest of the EU in international efforts towards the harmonisation of private international law has steadily increased over the years. The EU is already

The EU has established itself as a significant international legal actor. This volume brings together the key primary legal materials relating to the foreign re